Mexico cancels Baja resort project

MEXICO CITY.- Mexico's President Felipe Calderón announced this Friday that the Cabo Cortés tourism project to be located in Baja California Sur was canceled due to Spanish company Hansa Urbana not being able to confirm its sustainability. In his residence of Los Pinos, Calderón explained that there's no "absolute certainty" that the development, encompassing 3,800 […]

April 13, 2017

Vecchio, the new trendy nightclub in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- It was once the largest, most elegant movie theater of its time, but now, the iconic spot on Constitución Avenue in Tijuana, will house what is said to be one of the most innovative clubs in the region. After three years of planning, "Vecchio", which means "antique" in Italian, finally opened its doors last […]

April 13, 2017

A treasure in the Cheese Route of Baja

The history of Ojos Negros, Baja California's cheese is as old as the best of its product. It goes back to the end of the XIX century with arrival of Italian-Swiss Pedro Ramonetti to the region where he handcrafted a tradition that now, four generations later, is perpetuated by Marcelo Castro. The small family company […]

April 13, 2017

War on drugs’ negative results declining

While American citizens and tourists are asked to extreme precautions when visiting Mexico thanks to family and acquaintances of members of criminal organization "Zetas" being captured, Mexican President Felipe Calderón spoke to Wall Street Journal about the rates of violence dropping as a result of his war against drug cartels. During the first five months […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto’s team sued for fraud in the US

MEXICO.- Mexican newspaper "Reforma" released information today in relation to a lawsuit against central members of the presidential campaign team for Enrique Peña Nieto presented by José Luis Ponce de Aquino, Mexican-American businessman on the 7th of June. Defendants are Luis Videgaray, Coordinator of the Presidential Campaign; Roberto Calleja, PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) Spokesman; Erwin […]

April 13, 2017

Crime rates falling in San Diego : FBI

SAN DIEGO.- Violent and property crimes dropped in 2011 according to data revealed last Wednesday by the FBI. Even so, Carlsbad and Chula Vista have seen a light increase in offenses. For San Diego, violent crimes (robbery as well as sexual, aggravated and simple assault) are showing an incline of 9% compared to 2010. Murders […]

April 13, 2017

“Push and Shove” the new record from No Doubt.

The musical group from Anaheim California, No Doubt, announced that their new cd "Push and Shove" will be available on September 25th and the first single will arrive on July 16th under the title "Settle down". The news surfaced on their official Facebook account and the message was signed by all the band member.It also […]

April 13, 2017

Horno 320, not your typical pizza place

The smell of the salty air, and view of the Pacific ocean never gets old. During the summer, being able to enjoy a meal outside is one of my favorite things. To be completely honest with you, we don’t make it to the beach, nearly as often as I would like to. The weather has […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico to emulate SD Family Justice Center

SAN DIEGO. – Authorities in Mexico plan to open 27 justice centers for women before the end of the year, based on the model of the San Diego Family Justice Center. For this reason, last week, 29 Mexican consultants were visiting the region to be trained in order to open these centers which aim to […]

April 13, 2017

Leftist Presidential Candidate Ahead in the Polls

After Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador appeared in the analysis program "Tercer Grado" saying that he has data that puts him in first place on the electoral preference, today appeared two surveys that could confirm that information. Some people doubt about the data truthfulness saying that if previous polls were not trustworthy, there was no reason […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto worries US leaders

A few days after the British newspaper "The Guardian" revealed an alliance between Televisa and Enrique Peña Nieto’s team to promote his image and become president of Mexico, today Wikileaks backs that information and The New York Times also talks about the concern experienced by the U.S. government facing the outlook that shows Peña Nieto […]

April 13, 2017

A defeat for Pacquiao

LAS VEGAS. – Manny Pacquiao (04/02/54, 38 KOs) had fewer problems than expected, but in the end, it was Tim Bradley (29-0, 12 KOs), who won the OMB welterweight title in a split decision. The Philippine’s performance was better in the ring, but what happened to the Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez last November, it also […]

April 13, 2017

La Tasca Bar : Over 70 local and foreign beers

Tijuana's micro-brew scene is fast becoming one of the most important in Mexico and one of its epicenters is "La Tasca bar" with over 70 beers usually on hand and about 30 that rotate in and out. Recently La Tasca was celebrating its second anniversary with a weekend long bash that included beer tastings and […]

April 13, 2017

PRI and Televisa reject The Guardian article

MEXICO CITY. – The Mexican network Televisa and the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) today rejected the content of an article in the British newspaper The Guardian that talks about the alleged sale of television coverage by the broadcasting company in favor of the presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto from that political party. In a statement, […]

April 13, 2017

Pacquiao not afraid of Bradley

Manny Pacquiao has trained like never before, at least that was his speech to the press in the last conference prior to his boxing match against Timothy Bradley. Pacquiao's dedication made him redouble efforts, which made him feel like a 22 year old boxer young man again. Full of distractions which he said will not […]

April 13, 2017

The UN will observe the Mexican elections

CNN Mexico announced that the United Nations will support the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) and the Electoral Court (TEPJF) to monitor the elections on July 1st, where they will elect the next president of Mexico. Citizen movements had expressed to the United Nations their fear of a fraud or violence taking place in the elections. […]

April 13, 2017

Eating out in Baja Under $25

Another of my favorites is called the Lighthouse. Situated near the famous La Fonda in La Mision is a place right on the water with plenty of windows and outdoor seating to accommodate large parties or the ever popular fight nights with a lamb and pork BBQ buffet. The owner, George McCord, brings in music […]

April 13, 2017

Did Pacquiao really Lose?

The Nevada State court received a demand by Manny Pacquiao’s promoter to investigate the outcome of the fight that took place between Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley where, after 7 years, the Philippine was defeated according to the event judges. In the fight of last Saturday, Bradley was favored with two judges’ cards of 115-113, and […]

April 13, 2017

Enjoy the taste and smell of “Baja”

"The week of fine dining" will be held in Baja California from Monday 4 to June 10, as an effort to promote regional dishes. The National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry and Seasoned Foods (Canirac) carries out this exciting national campaign for the most discerning palates. With support from the Secretary of Tourism, Tijuana, Tecate, […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana is safe again

Even the Tijuana Police recently received recognition from the San Diego authorities for their work in the capture of Armando Gabriel Perez, one of the most wanted killers in the County, who was arrested by the Tijuana Municipal Police in recent months. This individual was wanted since 2010 for the murder of Diana Gonzalez, a […]

April 13, 2017